Below you'll find a list of scholarships for high seniors. Encourage your student to apply to as many scholarships as possible to help pay for college or trade school.
SPP Last Dollar Scholarship (LDS)
Each year, the Springfield Promise Program provides Last Dollar Scholarships to Springfield Public and Charter High School graduating seniors. Springfield Promise scholarships are need-based and help to bridge the remaining financial gap to college.
LDS Application is NOW CLOSED and will reopen in April.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
National Monthly Scholarships
March and April
February and March
January and February
December and January
November and December
October and November
September and October
Regional/Local Scholarships
Big Y - Deadline February 1
Red Pine - Deadline February 15
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Springfield Alumnae Chapter - Deadline March 1
Massachusetts Elks Vocational Scholarship - Deadline March 15
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club - Springfield Mass Chapter - Derrick "Shake A Leg - Harris Scholarship - Deadline March 29
The College Club of Springfield - New Deadline March 30
The Junior League of Greater Springfield - Deadline April 1
Springfield Partners for Community Action - Deadline April 1
Springfield Garden Club - Deadline April 1
Parent Villages Education Matters Scholarship - Deadline April 3
Caribbean Carnival Heritage Scholarship - Deadline April 5
MassLive Scholarship - Deadline April 5
Community Foundation of Western Mass - Deadline April 7
WBGB/WSHM Ray Hershel scholarship Contest 2024 - Deadline April 7
The Shawn J. McDuffy Memorial Scholarship - Deadline April 9
MA Broadcaster Association - Student Broadcaster Scholarship Program - Deadline April 12
Ruby Lee Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students - Deadline April 12
New England Service Scholarship by Red Sox Foundation - Deadline April 12
ADClub of Western Mass - Deadline April 15
Gloria McLellan Scholarship for the Arts - Deadline April 15
I found Light Against All Odds - Deadline April 19
The Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice - Deadline April 19
Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club Scholarship - Deadline April 29
ChaseIns Scholarship - Deadline May 15
Hampden County 4-H / Youth Special Fund - Deadline June 1
Henry Twiggs Scholarship - June 1
Scholarship Tips and Tricks
- Read the scholarship requirements thoroughly to ensure that you fit the criteria. If you do not meet the requirements, there are other scholarships for you.
- Read the essay prompts carefully. You may be able to use the same essay you created for colleges. You just may have to revise some parts.
- Pay attention to deadlines. It is recommended that you complete the application a week before and give yourself time to submit; websites can crash.
- Ask someone to review you application before you submit it.
- Never send anyone money for a scholarship application. You are trying to win money, if you are asked for money then you should research to see if the scholarship is legitimate.
- Do not send anyone your social security number, if a scholarship asks for that information, then research to see if it is legitimate.
- There is no limit to how many scholarships that you can apply for.
- Good luck to you!